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11548 (v.2) Health Policy and Management 782
Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A critical examination of health care systems within an international context. This includes the design, implementation and evaluation of health care policy and the key issues that underlie health policy. The relationships between the powerful and the disadvantaged groups are analysed. Current and future directions in international health care are explored. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Critically examined the policy process related to health care systems. An appreciation of the relationship between key issues in health care and public policy. Compared and contrasted selected national health care systems. Critically appraised policy directions in health care internationally. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Peabody, J. W., Rahman, O. M., Pertler, P. J., Mann, J., Farley, D. O., Luck, J., Robalino, D., and Carter, G. M. (1999), Policy and health : implications for development in Asia. Melbourne, Cambridge University Press. Bridgeman, P. and Davis, G. (1998), Australian Policy Handbook. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Hogwood, B. and Gunn, L. (1984), Policy and analysis for the real world. Toronto, Oxford University Press. Palmer, G. and Short, S. (1989), Health care and public policy: an Australian Analysis. Melbourne, Macmillan. Smith, M. J. (1993). Pressure, Power and Policy: state autonomy and policy networks in Britain and the United States. New York, Harvester Wheatsheaf. |
Unit Texts: | Barker, C. (1996), The health care policy process. London, Sage. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Individual assignments (3 at 33.3% each) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment breakdown. |
Field of Education: | 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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